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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.59, 10,826.80 and 2,023.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.59, 10,826.80 and 2,023.87 is: 3,035.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.59 : 10,826.80 = 2,023.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.59/10,826.80 = 2,023.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.59x = 10,826.80 × 2,023.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.59x = 21,912,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,912,035.72/7,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.92

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